Origin: Melbourne, Australia
This Melbourne group formed in 1963 and was originally known as just the Playboys when in their home country of Australia but then expanded their moniker when they relocated to the U.K. and released a sole single ('Black Sheep R.I.P.' b/w 'Sad') on the Immediate label. Original members included Bill Billings (lead guitar), John Cartwright (rhythm guitar), Neil McArthur (bass) and Graeme Trottman (drums). While in Australia, they issued several singles on the Sunshine label between 1965 and 1966, including three of them backing frontman Normie Rowe (lead vocals). Significant personnel changes o…